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Volleyball upsets No. 6 Eastern Michigan

Jimmy Miller November 21, 2014

Box ScoreCoach Don Gromala’s 2013 trip to the Mid-American Conference Tournament in his first as a head coach ended with a three-set loss to Ohio University.A year later, Gromala’s squad traveled to...

Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball ay Bowling Green University during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes sent their senior class with a 3-1 win over the Falcons and will head to this weekend's MAC Tournament as the No. 7 seed with a 16-13 overall record.

MAC volleyball teams vie for spot in NCAA Tournament

Jimmy Miller November 19, 2014

At the beginning of the season, Kent State volleyball coach Don Gromala talked about changing the culture of Kent State volleyball. With perennial woes came six straight losing seasons and a Mid-American...

Kent State University's freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball at Bowling Green University during their final game of regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes sent of their senior class with a 3-1 win over The Falcons and go into next weekends MAC Tournament as the No. 7 seed with a 16-13 overall record.

Volleyball ends regular season with win over Bowling Green

Jimmy Miller November 16, 2014

Box ScoreJust moments after defeating Bowling Green State University in four sets, junior blocker Bridget Wilhelm reflected on three seasons of playing with her five senior teammates in the M.A.C. Center...

KSU volleyball falters in five sets with Redhawks

Jimmy Miller November 14, 2014

Box ScoreMiami University entered the M.A.C. Center Friday night with every reason to feel confident: The Redhawks had a nine-match win streak in the conference and already defeated Kent State earlier...

Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. The Flashes lost the game, 3-1.

Volleyball prepares to close out regular season in M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller November 12, 2014

Three days before her final match in the M.A.C. Center, senior defensive specialist Kaylee Koller strongly considered her fondest memories as a Kent State volleyball player. After a moment of thought,...

Volleyball’s offense comes alive in pivotal road match

Jimmy Miller November 7, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State volleyball team has seen a player offensively dominate already this season, such as when senior outside hitter Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola registered 24 kills in a home loss to Northern...

Flashes volleyball down Chippewas in five sets

Jimmy Miller November 1, 2014

Box ScoreIt’s pretty difficult to look past senior middle blocker Liz Reikow.She stands at 6-foot-6 inches tall, earned the Mid-American Conference East Defensive Player of the Week honors just a month...

Kent State's junior Kelly Hutchison and senior Liz Reikow jump together to block the ball during a game against Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-1.

Volleyball offense sizzles in pair of conference matches at M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller October 26, 2014

Box Score — NIUBox Score — WMUA resurgence of senior outside hitter Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola wasn't enough enough for Kent State against Northern Illinois on Friday, but consistent play and a more balanced...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, hits the ball against the University at Buffalo to gain a point at the game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

KSU volleyball splits weekend matches with Toledo, Ball State

Jimmy Miller October 19, 2014

Box Score — ToledoBox Score — Ball StateKent State experienced both ends of a blowout Friday and Saturday, as the team dominated the University of Toledo in three sets but fizzled out against Ball...

Kent State Senior middle blocker Liz Reikow and senior setter Jenny Buczek block the ball during a game against Morehead State Friday, September 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Volleyball team searches for offensive spark

Jimmy Miller October 16, 2014

The Kent State volleyball team’s road trip last weekend resulted in poor offensive play and two crushing losses.“We just weren’t seeing the block and putting the ball away,” senior outside hitter...

Volleyball drops match to Bowling Green

Jimmy Miller October 10, 2014

Box ScoreAfter picking up a pair of Mid-American Conference victories last weekend, Kent State dropped its third conference game of the season to host, Bowling Green State University.The Falcons (4-13,...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball at the game against the University at Buffalo to gain a point Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-0.

Volleyball sweeps Buffalo in dominant fashion

Jimmy Miller October 4, 2014

Box ScoreIn a weekend that began with a four-set win over the University of Akron, Kent State volleyball continued the momentum in the Mid-American Conference with a three-set sweep over the University...